LevelOne FSW-1607TFX, User Manual

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Connecting to a network
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VLAN configuration
Virtual LAN—or VLAN—is a logical subgroup within a local area
network that is created through port configuration. It combines
user stations and network devices into a single group regardless of
the physical LAN segment they are attached to and allows traffic
to flow more efficiently within these smaller virtual networks.
Advantages of VLAN
VLANs can be configured to optimize traffic or to isolate specific
workstations for reasons of security or convenience. Each VLAN
(subgroup) you configure behaves as an isolated broadcast domain
just as if it were a separate switch. There is no communication be-
tween ports on the separate VLANs unless the VLANs are
connected by an external router.
Configuring a VLAN
Six VLAN groups can be configured on the FSW-1607/2407TFX.
VLAN groups can be overlapped to provide added flexibility. Re-
fer to the following to assign ports to a VLAN:
1. Press the MODE button. The VLAN LED (orange)
comes on and VLAN group 1 LED (green) comes on.
Press the
GROUP button to scroll between the VLAN
groups 1 and 6.
2. Press the PORT button to scroll through the 16/24 ports.
3. Press the SET button to assign the selected port (port’s
LED is flashing) to the VLAN group. After you press SET
the LED flashes more rapidly signifying the port has been
assigned to that VLAN group. Press the
SET button again
to remove the assigned port from the VLAN group.